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A resolution supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia. [SR-168]
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A resolution supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia. Condemns: (1) killings of peaceful protesters and excessive use of force by Ethiopian security forces; (2) the detention of journalists, students, activists, and political leaders who exercise their constitutional rights to freedom of assembly and expression through peaceful protests; and (3) abuse of the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation to stifle political and civil dissent and journalistic freedoms. Urges protesters in Ethiopia to refrain from violence
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 09/19/2017
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North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 [S.1118]
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North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the President, through the Department of State, to: (1) provide grants to distribute information receiving devices, electronically readable devices, and other informational sources in North Korea; and (2) establish a grant program to develop and/or distribute new products or methods to allow North Koreans easier access to outside information. The Broadcasting Board of Governors may broadcast American, Korean, Chinese, and other popular music, television, movies, and popular
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 12/11/2017
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A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest. [SR-147]
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A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest. Recognizes the lives and losses suffered during the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest. Commends communities for their work to recover and rebuild Los Angeles.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2628-2629; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2628) on 04/27/2017
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Civil Rights Legacy of Medgar Wiley Evers Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-2130]
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Civil Rights Legacy of Medgar Wiley Evers Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Myrlie Evers-Williams in recognition of the contributions and sacrifice that she and her husband, assassinated civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers, made in the fight for racial equality in the United States. Following its award, the medal shall be given to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, where it is
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Introduced In House on 04/25/2017
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Supporting the principles and goals of the March for Science taking place in Washington, DC, and cities all over the world on Earth Day, April 22, 2017. [HR-273]
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Supporting the principles and goals of the March for Science taking place in Washington, DC, and cities all over the world on Earth Day, April 22, 2017. Supports the principles and goals of the March for Science and affirms the need for evidence-based policy in the public interest. Urges the government to support scientific research and science, technology, engineering, and math education throughout the country.
Sponsored by: Rep. Elizabeth Esty
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 05/22/2018
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Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. [HR-259]
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Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. Urges the government of Venezuela to heed the calls of the international community to: (1) hold free, fair, and open elections; (2) release all political prisoners, including U.S. citizens; (3) respect the constitutional rights of the National Assembly; and (4) open a channel for international humanitarian assistance and medicines. Calls for Organization of American States (OAS) member states to continue: (1) efforts to support the principles
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H9730-9731) on 12/07/2017
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African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017 [HB-1927]
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African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill requires the Department of the Interior to establish within the National Park Service (NPS) a U.S. Civil Rights Network that encompasses: (1) all NPS units and programs that relate to the African American civil rights movement from 1939 through 1968; (2) with the property owner's consent, other federal, state, local, and privately owned properties that relate or have a verifiable connection to such movement and that are included in, or eligible for, the National Register of Historic
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Became Public Law No: 115-104. (txt | Pdf) on 01/08/2018
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Protecting Sensitive Locations Act [S.845]
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Protecting Sensitive Locations Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an immigration enforcement action by the Department of Homeland Security or an individual designated to perform immigration enforcement functions may not take place at a sensitive location, unless: (1) the action involves exigent circumstances, and (2) prior approval was obtained from the appropriate official. A "sensitive location" includes all of the physical space located within 1,000 feet of: medical treatment or health care facilities; public
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/05/2017
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Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017 [HB-1918]
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Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017 (Sec. 4) This bill directs the President to instruct the U.S. Executive Director at each international financial institution to use U.S. influence to oppose any loan for the government of Nicaragua's benefit, other than for basic human needs or to promote democracy, unless the Department of State certifies that Nicaragua is taking effective steps to: hold free elections overseen by credible domestic and international electoral observers; promote democracy and an independent judicial system
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 115-335. on 12/20/2018
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African American Civil Rights Network Act [S.857]
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African American Civil Rights Network Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to establish within the National Park Service (NPS) an African American Civil Rights Network that encompasses: (1) all NPS units and programs that relate to the African American civil rights movement during the period from 1939 through 1968; (2) other federal, state, local, and privately owned properties that relate to the African American civil rights movement and that are included in, or eligible for, the National Register of Historic Places; and (3) other
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 04/05/2017
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To designate the area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Davis Street, Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Edmunds Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Boris Nemtsov Plaza", and for other purposes. [HB-1863]
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To designate the area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Davis Street, Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Edmunds Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Boris Nemtsov Plaza", and for other purposes. This bill: (1) designates the area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue and Davis Street and Wisconsin Avenue and Edmunds Street in northwest Washington, DC as "Boris Nemtsov Plaza," and (2) redesignates the address of 2650 Wisconsin Avenue in northwest DC as "1 Boris Nemtsov Plaza."
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 04/03/2017
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Protecting Sensitive Locations Act [HB-1815]
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Protecting Sensitive Locations Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an immigration enforcement action by the Department of Homeland Security or an individual designated to perform immigration enforcement functions may not take place at a sensitive location, except: (1) under exigent circumstances, and (2) with prior approval. A "sensitive location" includes all of the physical space located within 1,000 feet of: medical treatment or health care facilities; public and private schools; scholastic or education-related
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/30/2017